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Describing Qualities

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adequately B2
/ˈædəkwɪtli/ enough or well enough for a particular purpose Meaning Off Sound Off
masterful B2
/ˈmæstɝfəl/ showing exceptional skill, control, or command of an art or task Meaning Off Sound Off
fantastically B2
/fænˈtæstɪkli/ Extremely; to a very great degree. Meaning Off Sound Off
cheerfully B2
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəli/ In a happy and willing way. Meaning Off Sound Off
ungodly B2
/ʌnˈɡɑdli/ Extremely unreasonable, especially about time. Meaning Off Sound Off
checkered B2
/ˈtʃek.ɚd/ patterned with alternating squares or irregular patches of different colors Meaning Off Sound Off
thirdly B2
/ˈθɚdli/ In the third place; used to introduce a third point. Meaning Off Sound Off
centigrade B2
/ˈsɛntəˌgreɪd/ Measuring temperature on a scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. Meaning Off Sound Off
negatively B2
/ˈnɛgətɪvli/ In a way that is bad or harmful. Meaning Off Sound Off
bustling B2
/ˈbʌs(ə)lɪŋ/ Full of energetic and noisy activity. Meaning Off Sound Off
innocently B2
/ˈɪnəsəntli/ In a naive or harmless way, without meaning any harm. Meaning Off Sound Off
neighborly B2
/ˈneɪbɚli/ friendly, helpful, and considerate in the manner expected of a good neighbour Meaning Off Sound Off
confidently B2
/ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ In a way that shows you are sure of yourself or your abilities. Meaning Off Sound Off
godly B2
/ˈɡɑdli/ Deeply religious and living according to the rules of one's faith. Meaning Off Sound Off
aboriginal B2
/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ relating to the original people who lived in a place before others arrived, especially in Australia Meaning Off Sound Off
playfully B2
/ˈpleɪfəli/ in a playful manner Meaning Off Sound Off
inanimate B2
/ɪnˈænɪmeɪt/ Not alive; not a living thing. Meaning Off Sound Off
creatively B2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ In a way that shows imagination and original ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
radial B2
/ˈreɪdiəl/ extending, moving, or arranged along radii from a central point Meaning Off Sound Off
adaptable B2
/əˈdæptəbəl/ able to change easily to suit new conditions or situations Meaning Off Sound Off
weepy B2
/ˈwiːpi/ inclined to cry, or feeling close to tears Meaning Off Sound Off
light-headed B2
/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪd/ dizzy, faint, or mentally unsteady Meaning Off Sound Off
mournful B2
/ˈmɔɹnfəl/ Feeling or showing deep sadness or grief. Meaning Off Sound Off
numerical B2
/n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ Shown or measured using numbers. Meaning Off Sound Off
governmental B2
/ˌɡʌvɚnˈmɛnt(ə)l/ Relating to a government or to the way a country is run. Meaning Off Sound Off
gaudy B2
/ˈɡɔ.di/ Too bright or showy in a way that lacks taste. Meaning Off Sound Off
inflammatory B2
/ɪnˈflæməˌtoɹi/ Likely to make people very angry or excited. Meaning Off Sound Off
underfoot B2
/ˌʌndɚˈfʊt/ under one's feet, especially while being stepped on or trampled Meaning Off Sound Off
elective B2
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/ Not required; chosen freely. Meaning Off Sound Off
single-handed B2
/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəlˈhæn.dɪd/ done by one person without help from anyone else Meaning Off Sound Off
inert B2
/ɪnˈɝt/ Not moving or not able to move. Meaning Off Sound Off
pastoral B2
/ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ Showing or describing peaceful, idealized country life. Meaning Off Sound Off
narrowly B2
/ˈnɛɹoʊli/ By only a small amount or margin; only just. Meaning Off Sound Off
girlish B2
/ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/ characteristic of or resembling a girl, especially in appearance or manner Meaning Off Sound Off
motherly B2
/ˈmʌð.ɚ.li/ showing the warmth, care, and protectiveness associated with a mother Meaning Off Sound Off
offhand B2
/ˌɔfˈhænd/ Not friendly or polite; treating someone in a careless way. Meaning Off Sound Off
mixed-up B2
/ˌmɪkstˈʌp/ confused, troubled, or unable to think clearly Meaning Off Sound Off
bilateral B2
/baɪˈlætərəl/ involving, affecting, or agreed by two parties, especially two countries Meaning Off Sound Off
bothersome B2
/ˈbɔðəsəm/ Causing trouble or annoyance; irritating. Meaning Off Sound Off
furiously B2
/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ In a very angry way. Meaning Off Sound Off
nano B2
/ˈnænəʊ/ Relating to extremely small things at the nanoscale; short for nanoscale. Meaning Off Sound Off
leafy B2
/ˈliːfi/ having many leaves or abundant foliage Meaning Off Sound Off
environmentally B2
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli/ In a way that affects or relates to the natural environment. Meaning Off Sound Off
abnormally B2
/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ in a way that is different from what is normal or expected Meaning Off Sound Off
globally B2
/ˈɡloʊbəli/ Across the whole world. Meaning Off Sound Off
steely B2
/ˈstiːli/ Showing hardness and strong determination. Meaning Off Sound Off
undersea B2
/ˌəndɝˈsiː/ Existing or used below the surface of the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off
thimble B2
/ˈθɪmbəl/ a small hard cap worn over a fingertip to protect it and push a needle while sewing Meaning Off Sound Off
successive B2
/səkˈsɛsɪv/ Coming one after another in a series. Meaning Off Sound Off
indulgent B2
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ Willing to allow someone, especially a child, to do or have whatever they want. Meaning Off Sound Off
citywide B2
/ˈsɪt.iˌwaɪd/ Happening or spreading across a whole city. Meaning Off Sound Off
untreated B2
/ənˈtriːtɪd/ Not given medical care Meaning Off Sound Off
temperate B2
/ˈtɛmpəɹət/ (of weather or climate) Mild, without extreme heat or cold. Meaning Off Sound Off
unclaimed B2
/ˌʌnˈkleɪmd/ not collected, requested, or taken by the person entitled to something Meaning Off Sound Off
emphatically B2
/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ In a strong and forceful way that leaves no doubt Meaning Off Sound Off
powerfully B2
/ˈpaʊɚf(ə)li/ In a way that has great strength, force, or effect. Meaning Off Sound Off
intravenous B2
/ˌɪntrəˈviːnəs/ Going into or carried through a vein. Meaning Off Sound Off
improperly B2
/ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ In a way that is wrong, incorrect, or not suitable. Meaning Off Sound Off
passable B2
/ˈpæsəbəl/ good enough to be accepted, but not especially good Meaning Off Sound Off
elegantly B2
/ˈɛlɪgəntˌliː/ In a graceful and stylish way that shows good taste. Meaning Off Sound Off
rectangular B2
/ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ Shaped like a rectangle; having four right angles. Meaning Off Sound Off
authoritative B2
/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ Trusted as accurate and reliable because it comes from real knowledge. Meaning Off Sound Off
droopy B2
/ˈdruː.pi/ hanging, bending, or sagging downward, especially from weakness, weight, or lack of support Meaning Off Sound Off
suitably B2
/ˈsuːtəbli/ In a way that is right or appropriate for the situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
bad-tempered B2
Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood. Meaning Off Sound Off
grimy B2
/ˈɡɹaɪmi/ covered or stained with ingrained dirt, grease, or soot Meaning Off Sound Off
enthusiastically B2
/ɪnˌθuːziːˈæstɪkli/ In a way that shows great excitement and interest. Meaning Off Sound Off
spellbound B2
/ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd/ So fascinated by something that you cannot look or turn away; completely captivated. Meaning Off Sound Off
heartwarming B2
/ˈhɑːrˌtwɔrmɪŋ/ Making you feel happy and full of warm emotion. Meaning Off Sound Off
additionally B2
/əˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ used to add more information; also Meaning Off Sound Off
workable B2
/ˈwɝː.kə.bəl/ capable of being used effectively or put into practice; likely to achieve the intended result Meaning Off Sound Off
uninhabitable B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ not suitable or safe for people or other living things to live in Meaning Off Sound Off
unsatisfactory B2
/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ Not good enough; not meeting the required standard Meaning Off Sound Off
mucky B2
/ˈmʌki/ informal, especially British: covered with dirt or mud; dirty and messy Meaning Off Sound Off
atypical B2
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ Not typical; different from what is usual or normal. Meaning Off Sound Off
headfirst B2
/ˈhɛdˌfɝst/ with the head leading or foremost Meaning Off Sound Off
tactile B2
/ˈtæktaɪl/ Relating to the sense of touch. Meaning Off Sound Off
visibly B2
/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ In a way that can be clearly seen or noticed. Meaning Off Sound Off
homeward B2
/ˈhoʊmwɚd/ In the direction of home. Meaning Off Sound Off
impatiently B2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ In a way that shows you are annoyed by waiting or eager for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
outwardly B2
/ˈaʊtwɚdli/ In the way something appears on the surface; in outer appearance. Meaning Off Sound Off
Shakespearean B2
/ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ Relating to William Shakespeare or his plays and poems. Meaning Off Sound Off
densely B2
/ˈdɛnsli/ In a way where things or people are packed closely together. Meaning Off Sound Off
statewide B2
/steɪtˈwaɪd/ Happening across or affecting a whole state. Meaning Off Sound Off
well-built B2
Having a strong, muscular body. Meaning Off Sound Off
unproven B2
/ʌnˈpruːvən/ not demonstrated to be true, valid, or effective Meaning Off Sound Off
broadly B2
/ˈbɹɔd.li/ In a general way, without going into the details Meaning Off Sound Off
stopover B2
/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/ A short stay or break during a long journey, often to change planes. Meaning Off Sound Off
impassable B2
/ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/ incapable of being passed Meaning Off Sound Off
formative B2
/ˈfoɹmətɪv/ strongly influencing the development of a person, idea, or thing Meaning Off Sound Off
skillfully B2
/ˈskɪlfəli/ in a way that shows skill; very well Meaning Off Sound Off
uncomfortably B2
/ənˈkʌmftəbli/ In a way that is physically unpleasant. Meaning Off Sound Off
stubbornly B2
/ˈstʌbɝnli/ In a way that refuses to change or give in. Meaning Off Sound Off
non-smoking B2
/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ Where smoking is not allowed. Meaning Off Sound Off
interpersonal B2
/ˌɪntɝˈpɝːsənəl/ relating to relationships or communication between people. Meaning Off Sound Off
gaseous B2
/ˈɡæsiəs/ existing in the physical state of a gas rather than a solid or liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

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